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X343 HAN

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,570 mi
Last recorded192,570 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX343 HAN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 192,570 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 183,892 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 175,693 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 166,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 157,754 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 157,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 147,911 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 138,279 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 138,239 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2006 128,647 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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X343 HAN is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 111,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X343 HAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X343 HAN?

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What year was X343 HAN registered?

X343 HAN is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 12 September 2000.

Is X343 HAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X343 HAN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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